Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

delivery-delay

Noun
/dɪˌlɪv.ər.i dɪˈleɪ/
Definition
The period of time during which the delivery of goods or services is postponed or takes longer than expected.
Examples
  • The delivery-delay caused inconvenience for many customers.
  • Due to the delivery-delay, the event was postponed until next week.
  • We informed our clients about the delivery-delay as soon as we were notified.
Meaning
Delivery delay refers to a situation where the arrival of items or services is later than what was initially planned or promised.
Synonyms
  • late delivery
  • postponement
  • holdup